The Great Mistake: Trump and the Future of Higher Education

Event Date: 

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 - 4:00pm

Event Location: 

  • Washington State University
  • Foley Speaker’s Room
  • 308 Bryan Hall
  • Lecture/Workshop

The Foley Institute and the Humanities Planning Group present a free public talk by Christopher Newfield.

The adoption of corporate-like structures in public universities has resulted in students bearing the brunt of the costs. Professor Newfield sheds light on the root of the problem, the lasting effect of economic inequality, and will discuss the impact the Trump administration may have, as well as potential solutions.